Albuquerque Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Albuquerque, New Mexico · Bernalillo County · 673 career firefighters · 23 stations
Official pay at Albuquerque Fire Department
From the department's CBA, effective 2026-07 (first full pay period FY27) · FY2027.
Entry pay
As published: FF 1st Class 56-hr $23.35/hr (40-hr $32.73; 42-hr $31.16)
Top step pay
See the published figures
Albuquerque Fire Department starting pay over time
Newest first. Official figures come from the department's pay schedules; posting figures are the most recent closed entry level posting with annual pay in each year.
| Date | Starting pay | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 (first full pay period FY27) · FY2027 | As published: FF 1st Class 56-hr $23.35/hr (40-hr $32.73; 42-hr $31.16) | CBA |
| 2025-07 · FY2026 | $44,304 a year | Pay plan |
| 2024-07 · FY2025 | As published: FF 3/C (cadet) $20.78/hr 40-hr; FF 1/C $21.38/hr 56-hr | Recruiting page |
Albuquerque Fire Department pay questions
- What is the official firefighter pay at Albuquerque Fire Department?
- Albuquerque Fire Department's CBA, effective 2026-07 (first full pay period FY27) · FY2027, lists firefighter pay as published: FF 1st Class 56-hr $23.35/hr (40-hr $32.73; 42-hr $31.16).
- Is Albuquerque Fire Department hiring right now?
- Yes. Albuquerque Fire Department has 1 open position on FireJobs that list pay. Members see the salary, closing date and the application link.
Source: the department's official pay schedule, linked above with its effective date. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.